You may be candidate for a facelift (rhytidectomy) or for eyelid lift (blepharoplasty) if you have excessive, sagging, or if you have experienced a loss of skin elasticity and muscle tone of the face and neck.
An eyelid lift can also be helpful if you have excess upper eyelid skin that interferes with vision or if you have lost your natural upper eyelid crease. An eyelid lift may also be indicated if you have puffy pouches of fat in the upper or lower lids that create a tired or aged appearance.
The eyelid lift (blepharoplasty) procedure is intended to produce a more youthful and rested appearance of the eyes. The procedure may also widen your visual fields if excessive upper lid skin has partially blocked vision.
Blepharoplasty is done on an outpatient basis under sedation and local or general anesthesia. Initial mild discomfort is easily controlled with oral medication. Bruising and sensitivity to light last at least a week or two. Swelling progressively disappears in 1-2 weeks. Eye makeup can be used after sutures are removed.
Blepharoplasty procedures are considered cosmetic, and the patient is responsible for payment. The specific risks and the suitability of eyelid lift for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation.
All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are rare.
A facelift may also be desirable if you have the appearance of jowls and deep creases between the base of the nose and the corners of the mouth, developed facial and neck wrinkles.
A facelift may also be helpful if you believe you lack youthful chin and neck contours and/or feel you have a tired facial appearance.
A facelift is intended to give the patient a more rested and youthful contour to the face and neck. Facelifts range in size from "mini" to "standard" depending on location and extent of skin laxity.
The operation is done typically on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia with sedation, or under general anesthesia. The patient leaves the hospital with head and neck wrapped in dressings, which are usually removed the next day. Minimal initial discomfort is easily controlled with oral medication. Sutures are removed within 14 days.
Bruising and swelling decrease to "socially acceptable" levels in 10-20 days. The final result of a facelift procedure is evident in 4-6 weeks or sooner, with continued improvement for several months.
A facelift is considered cosmetic and therefore is not covered by insurance. The patient is responsible for payment. The specific risks and the suitability of facelift (rhytidectomy) procedure for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are unusual.
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Dave Stringham, the President of LookingYourBest.com writes about plastic surgery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and cosmetic surgery procedures such as philadelphia facelift or blepharoplasty, , breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, tummy tuck, facelift, liposuction, and arm lift.
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